Associate in Applied Science Degree

The Associate in Applied Science Degree prepares you for entry into an occupation or closely related cluster of occupations. Coursework is based in theory and is of sufficient complexity, rigor, and theory to constitute college credit courses. The program of study consists primarily of occupational classes but may also include transfer classes.

Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.

Prior to the beginning of the third semester, candidates for the Associate in Applied Science Degree must designate a specific program of courses approved by the appropriate instructional area and signed by the advisor.

The Associate in Applied Science Degree will be awarded upon the attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements and satisfactory completion of a planned program of at least 64 college credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or overall "C." To be eligible for graduation, the student must have completed at least fifteen (15) credit hours from Barton County Community College. Students have a maximum of six years to meet catalog requirements for graduation in effect at the College when they first entered. However, if a student has had their college program interrupted by more than two consecutive years, they will be subject to the requirements in effect when they re-enter, or if they elect, the requirements of a later catalog.

Prior coursework may be evaluated to determine currency of content before including the credit hours toward a certificate or degree.

The hours must be distributed as follows:

Minimum Credit Hours: At least 15 credit hours from general education courses shall be required for graduation.

DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT:
General education credits must be taken from at least three of the following five general education curriculum areas:

• Oral/Written Communications
• Humanities
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Mathematics/Natural Sciences
• Physical Education (maximum of two credit hours), OR Health (maximum of three credit hours)

In addition to the general education requirements, you must complete the remaining course hour requirements as designated in your particular area of study.